Spending around $200 on a camping stove can significantly transform your outdoor cooking experience. The Eureka Ignite Plus not only simplifies meal prep but also elevates camp cooking with its efficient design, allowing you to swiftly prepare dishes like chowder without the hassle of a traditional campfire setup.
This chowder is adaptable and utilizes pantry staples, making it a breeze to prepare after a long day of hiking. The Eureka Ignite Plus really shines here, as it can boil water in a matter of minutes, ensuring you won’t be waiting long to dig into your warm meal.
Easy Campfire Chowder: A Quick and Hearty Meal
The Eureka Ignite Plus is the best choice for those who want to prepare meals quickly and easily, utilizing just one pot. For campers who desire more traditional methods or have time to spare, a campfire setup could be better, but it requires more equipment and extensive prep.
Fresh vegetables and protein can be effortlessly incorporated into the chowder, creating a satisfying meal for cool evenings.
Hearty Campfire Chowder Recipe
This chowder is a creamy, satisfying meal that brings warmth and comfort after a day spent outdoors.
Prep time 10 minutes | Cook time 25 minutes | Total 35 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 cup whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot over medium-high heat on the Eureka Ignite Plus stove.
- Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 2 medium diced potatoes and 2 diced carrots to the pot; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of drained corn, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
This chowder can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can make it ahead of time and reheat it over the stove. For those avoiding dairy, substituting whole milk with coconut milk works beautifully for a creamy texture.
Nutrition (per serving) Calories 520 | Protein 34g | Carbs 18g | Fat 32g | Fiber 3g | Sodium 890mg
Nutrition is an estimate based on the ingredients above.
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